Global Sources is a leading business-to-business media company and a primary facilitator of trade with Greater China. The core business is facilitating trade from Greater China to the world, using a wide range of English-language media. The other business segment facilitates trade from the world to Greater China, and trade within China, using Chinese-language media.
The company provides sourcing information to volume buyers and integrated marketing services to suppliers. It helps a community of more than 1 million active buyers source more profitably from complex overseas supply markets. With the goal of providing the most effective ways possible to advertise, market and sell, Global Sources enables suppliers to sell to hard-to-reach buyers in over 240 countries.
Recent Activity
The higher one-year lending rate may be affecting larger makers more than smaller ones, but the difficulty in obtaining funding is adding to SMEs' cost pressures.
India manufacturers of girl's skirts are switching to plain weaves and local fabrics to reduce outlay.
The latest children's plastic books highlight pages with pop-up sections and multifunction aspects.
Recent art toy sets include tinted sand and polymer foam clay, and functional coloring surfaces. China makers of art toys are exploring nontraditional and practical materials to diversify the line.
More stuffed toy companies are investing in the physical and chemical safety of inputs.
Suppliers of children's headbands, ponytail holders and hairclips, pins, combs and claws are utilizing fancy trimmings in nonhazardous designs and materials.
Makers of children's sports shoes highlight ergonomic designs, and functional and protective materials.
Manufacturers of baby bath gift sets are incorporating nontoxic and natural ingredients in formulations. Facing stricter product safety standards overseas, China suppliers of baby bath gift sets are developing chemically gentle and organic releases.
Baby monitor businesses are investing in improved performance and health-friendly aspects. Aiming to increase product value, China suppliers of baby monitors are intensifying practicality and safety.
Flying discs, boomerangs and kites can highlight either large logos or complex structures that enhance the play experience.

